Kenya is seeking consulting firms with artificial intelligence (AI) curriculum development experience to help integrate digital literacy into the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) under a World Bank-funded project aimed at accelerating the country’s digital economy.
The Information and Communications Technology Authority (ICTA) has invited eligible consulting firms to express interest in an assignment that will incorporate digital literacy into the school curriculum through gender-inclusive strategies.
The consultancy falls under the Kenya Digital Economy Acceleration Project (KDEAP), a government initiative supported by the World Bank to strengthen Kenya’s digital capabilities.
In a tender notice issued on Tuesday, October 13, ICTA outlined requirements for firms seeking to participate in the assignment, including evidence of experience developing AI curricula.
The selected consultant will work with the government to undertake the assignment over 40 calendar weeks from the contract start date.
The initiative is expected to support efforts to equip learners with digital skills while promoting inclusive access to technology and preparing schools for the growing role of AI in education and the wider economy.
ICTA Sets Requirements for Consulting Firms
ICTA has established several eligibility criteria for firms seeking the consultancy, with applicants required to demonstrate relevant experience, professional capacity and a track record in delivering similar assignments.
Interested firms must be registered consulting businesses with education as their core area of operation for at least five years.
They must also demonstrate experience in developing AI curricula and provide evidence of previous projects relevant to the proposed assignment.
According to the tender notice, applicants are required to submit details of comparable assignments they have completed, including client names and addresses, the scope and value of the work, and the period during which each project was undertaken.
The authority has also asked firms to demonstrate that they possess the technical and managerial capacity necessary to deliver the assignment successfully.
Supporting evidence is expected to be included in the companies’ profiles to enable ICTA to assess their suitability.
Digital Literacy to Be Integrated Into CBC
The consultancy will focus on integrating and implementing digital literacy within the Competency-Based Curriculum using gender-inclusive strategies.
The approach is intended to ensure that digital education reaches learners equitably, while helping schools respond to changing technological demands.
However, the tender notice does not specify which subjects, learning areas or grade levels will be prioritised under the assignment.
The work is expected to contribute to the broader effort to equip Kenyan learners with skills needed to participate in an increasingly technology-driven economy.
Developing AI-related curriculum content could also help schools introduce learners to emerging technologies, although the specific learning outcomes will depend on the final curriculum integration plan.
Kenya Expands AI Education in Public Schools
The initiative comes as the Ministry of Education steps up efforts to introduce artificial intelligence education and strengthen digital learning in public schools.
In July, the government announced an AI education push targeting more than 10,000 public junior schools as part of preparations to equip learners for a technology-driven future.
During the launch, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki described the initiative as an opportunity for the education sector to prepare the country for its digital future.
The latest ICTA consultancy signals another step towards incorporating digital skills into the education system, with a particular emphasis on developing relevant curriculum content and ensuring inclusive participation.
As AI tools become increasingly important in workplaces and businesses, the government is seeking to position education as a foundation for building the digital skills required by future generations.
Firms Have Until October 28 to Apply
ICTA has set Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at 10am as the deadline for interested consulting firms to submit their expressions of interest.
Applicants will need to demonstrate that they meet the stated eligibility requirements and provide the requested evidence of relevant experience and institutional capacity.
The successful firm will undertake the 40-week assignment in collaboration with the government.
The project forms part of Kenya’s wider digital transformation agenda, with the integration of digital literacy into the CBC expected to support efforts to prepare learners for emerging technologies and expand opportunities for participation in the digital economy.
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